How to delete a conversation in WhatsApp for yourself and the other person?

How to delete a conversation in WhatsApp for yourself and the other person - briefly?

To delete a conversation in WhatsApp for both you and the other person, use the "Delete for everyone" feature within the first seven minutes of sending the message. This ensures that the message is removed from both your and the recipient's chat history.

How to delete a conversation in WhatsApp for yourself and the other person - in detail?

Deleting a conversation in WhatsApp can be done either for your own records or to ensure that both you and the other participant no longer have access to the chat history. Below is a detailed guide on how to achieve this:

For Yourself Only:

1. Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
2. Locate the Chat: Navigate to the chat you wish to delete.
3. Access Chat Settings:
   • On iOS, tap on the contact or group name at the top of the screen.
   • On Android, tap the three dots (⋮) in the top-right corner.
4. Delete for Me:
   • In the menu that appears, select "More" and then choose "Delete Chat."
   • You will be prompted to confirm. Select "Delete" to remove the chat from your device. Note that this action does not delete the chat for the other participant(s).

For Both Parties:

1. Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
2. Locate the Chat: Navigate to the chat you wish to delete.
3. Access Chat Settings:
   • On iOS, tap on the contact or group name at the top of the screen.
   • On Android, tap the three dots (⋮) in the top-right corner.
4. Delete for Everyone:
   • In the menu that appears, select "More" and then choose "Delete Chat."
   • You will be prompted to confirm. Select "Delete for Everyone" to remove the chat from both your device and the other participant(s)' devices. This action is time-sensitive; it must be done within 7 minutes of sending the message you want to delete.

Important Notes:

• Time Limit: The "Delete for Everyone" feature only works if the message was sent less than 7 minutes ago. After this timeframe, only the "Delete for Me" option is available.
• Backup: Deleting a chat will also remove it from your local device backup. Ensure that you do not need any of the messages before proceeding.
• Group Chats: When deleting a message in a group chat, all participants will see a note indicating that a message was deleted.

By following these steps, you can effectively manage and delete WhatsApp conversations either for yourself or for both parties involved.